Dr. Rachael Shivak is a proud North Royalton native who’s passionate about giving back to the community in which she grew up. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Animal Science from The Ohio State University (Go Bucks!) and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University, with a focus on small animal medicine.
Dr. Shivak’s professional interests include preventative care, nutrition, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry. She believes in the importance of proactive, personalized care to help pets live their healthiest lives. She especially enjoys new puppy and kitten exams—and she’s always excited to see your favorite pet photos!
Beyond her work at VCA Great Lakes, Dr. Shivak serves as a board member for Padua Franciscan High School’s MedTrack program, where she mentors future health care professionals and gives insight on how to prepare students who have an interest in veterinary medicine. She also spends her time giving back to the community by providing an additional surgery day each week at a nonprofit organization. In this role, she performs spays/neuters for pets in need to decrease overpopulation.
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